On a scale of 1 to PeaceKeeper how good is Kensei right now? | Forums

[Epoqx]

Kensei atm is trash tier in the high level bracket. Even ****tier than raider. He got no opener at all, he's mixups are kinda late to procc. He got less hp than warden btw. His side step light is absolutely useless, except vs unblockable dashes.
I thunk u got it, he is trash tier atm.

[Supercool5150]

Because its his turn for me to level him to Prestige one and I am consistently wrecking people with the same 2 combos.



Am I getting lucky?


Is Kensei just that good?


Or are people just that bad at dealing with him?

He's pretty solid. I main the Kensei. Over the top heavy is the go move...seems like it does good damage. ..However if you can land three (not even land but get off) over the top moves consistently it's awesome. The third swing goes into Doom of the Kensei...Love it. He has great reach but is slow on the side attacks. Real slow. Defense is OK

[Mudflaaaps]

Scale of 1-10? About a 4 (pre update)

I main kensei, I'm also very good with him.
Honestly, I've stopped playing him and gone orochi because kensei is useless against any half decent player.

He has great attack damage and speed, but EVERY attack is stupidly predictable. Not sure I've ever lost to a kensei, because of this predictability.

He also has huge windows for danger.
Most attacks leave him vulnerable.
Get guard broken, vulnerable.
Guard break opponent, vulnerable.
Heavy finisher, vulnerable.
Get parried, MASSIVELY vulnerable.

Basically, you either play like a scum bag and rely on guard break-heavy combos, or play extremely offensively and feint like crazy like me.

He's pretty useless right now, I'm hoping this new update makes him more viable, though I'm not sure increasing the top heavy finisher use will help (because it Is SO easy to parry and leave you vulnerable)